The White House denies wrongdoing, and loans were paid off long ago, but circumstances are similar to deals involving political opponents that Trump has called fraudulent
The Trump administration is using its tight control over the mortgage giants to continue a vendetta against New York attorney general and other political opponents, critics say
Investors who fund most home loans are no longer wondering whether the Fed will cut rates this month, but by how much. At least 3 quarter-percentage point rate cuts are now expected this year
Cook's attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence